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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.25, 11,191.52 and 2,196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.25, 11,191.52 and 2,196.21 is: 3,293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.25 : 11,191.52 = 2,196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.25/11,191.52 = 2,196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.25x = 11,191.52 × 2,196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.25x = 24,578,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578,917.16/7,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.77

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